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Articles with tag "Central Asia"

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In Kazakhstan, Russia Looms Large Over World War II Commemorations

The 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II has brought up complicated questions about Russian influence and colonialism.

Russia’s Tatarstan, Central Asian Diaspora Celebrate Nowruz

Persian and Turkic communities worldwide joined in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
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‘Hey, Russians’: In Kazakhstan, a Popular Satirist Battles ‘Russophobia’ Charges

Whether Russia had a hand in it or not, Temirlan Ensebek's trial has become one of Kazakhstan's highest-profile political cases in recent years.
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Kyrgyzstan Urges Respect for Heritage Amid Row Over Russian ‘Appropriation’

The furor began this month after social media users accused Russian fashion label Yaka of ripping off traditional Kyrgyz patterns.
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Russia and Uzbekistan Sign Military Strategic Partnership Plan

The plan outlines 50 unspecified “joint military activities” scheduled for 2025, followed by broader strategic initiatives between 2026 and 2030.
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Russia Doubles Migrant Expulsions in 2024

State media reported that more than 80,000 migrants and stateless persons were expelled in 2024.
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Putin Arrives in Kazakhstan for CSTO Security Summit

Ukraine is expected to be a central topic during Thursday’s summit, where Putin will join leaders from other CSTO member states to discuss security.
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Chechnya’s Kadyrov Speaks Out Against Russia’s ‘Medieval’ Migration Laws

Kadyrov said the new laws would “incite hatred” and “make the situation worse.”
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Should the West Sanction Russia’s Neighbors in Central Asia?

Western governments face the dilemma of cracking down on sanctions evasion without severing ties with the economies of Central Asia.
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opinion Vladislav Inozemtsev

Russia's Eurasian Alliances Are Unraveling. We Must Use That To Our Advantage

Undermining the Eurasian project is a task that can bring maximum benefits to the free world at a minimal cost.
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Aral Sea Disaster Stunts Youth Development – Study

Scientists found that the polluted environment where the Aral Sea once stood has disrupted the endocrine status of young people living nearby.
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Kyrgyzstan Repeats Russia Travel Warning Over Reported Border Checks

Bishkek previously urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Russia to avoid heightened entry and exit checks in the wake of the Crocus attack.
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Tajikistan Summons Russian Ambassador Over Alleged Rights Violations Against Citizens

The Central Asian republic’s foreign ministry reportedly expressed “serious concern” about the treatment of Tajiks living in Russia.
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Kyrgyzstan To Stop Accepting Russian Payment Cards

Kyrgyzstan's Interbank Processing Center said it would stop servicing Mir bank cards in order to "minimize the risk of secondary sanctions."
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‘We All Have the Same Face to Them’: Deadly Moscow Attack Magnifies Discrimination Against Central Asian Migrants

In the wake of last week’s deadly shooting at Crocus City Hall, life for many migrants in Russia could take a turn for the worse.
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opinion Bektour Iskender

Russia Depends on Migrants. Moscow Terror Attack Could Inspire New Wave of Hate

Poverty leaves Central Asian migrants no choice but to look for work in Russia, despite the threats to their safety they face from the state and society...
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Inaugural ‘Games of the Future’ Fail to Undo Moscow’s International Isolation

Experts called the games “an attempt by Putin’s inner circle to show him…that everything in Russia is like before and even better.” 
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How Stable Are Russia's Ties With Central Asia?

Central Asian countries have long been some of Russia’s most loyal allies — but ties appear increasingly complicated.
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Falling Ruble Dents Russia’s Image Among Central Asian Migrant Workers

The Russian economy relies on millions of migrant workers. A weak currency has many looking elsewhere for opportunities.
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Displaced: Climate Migration in Central Asia and Beyond

One underrated and underreported consequence of the climate crisis is taking so-called climate migration. Central Asia stands to be one of the most affected...
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